Grounds Landscape Manager - Purdue University : Job Details

Req Id: 35549 Job Title: Grounds Landscape Manager City: West Lafayette Job Description: Job SummaryAs the Grounds Landscape Manager, you will:

• Ensure the visible excellence of the campus grounds, including central campus and outlying areas.
• Manage the administrative and personnel activities of Departments Groundskeepers - Seniors, Arborists, Grounds Mason, and Irrigation Technicians.
• Working supervisor within campus snow removal.
• Supervise service staff which includes interviewing, selection, and training, as well as planning, scheduling, and inspecting work.
• Provide recommendations for salaries/promotions as well as terminations.
• Administer work budgets and approve expenditures to complete job assignments.
• Assist in establishing and recommending organizational policies, procedures, and goals to carry out functions of the department.
• Model and promote excellence in customer service, stewardship, environmental sustainability, fiscal responsibility, and safety.
• Collaborate with the Executive Vice President for Research to support Purdue's expanding $600 million research enterprise through innovative landscape design and maintenance

About Us:When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we've been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation. Our campus is a living laboratory, fostering discovery and engagement while enhancing learning through sustainable landscape practices.What We're Looking For:Education and ExperienceQualified candidates will need:

• BS/BA degree in Horticulture, Forestry, Landscaping, or related area required.
• An equivalent combination of education and required work experience will be considered.
• 3 years' experience in landscape construction or related area including supervisory experience required.

Skills needed:

• Great customer service and organizational skills required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills needed.
• Demonstrated leadership skills necessary.
• Working knowledge of asphalt, hard surface maintenance/repair and campus/airport snow removal required.
• Knowledge in heavy equipment operation and repair required.
• Working knowledge of INDOT road specifications.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Subject to 24-hour callback for emergencies and snow removal activities.
• Ability to contribute to Purdue's research mission through innovative landscape management

What We Would Like You to Know:

• To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary CLICK HERE
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

Who We Are:

• Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow.
• Join us and contribute to our culture of tight community and unlimited potential.
• Our Grounds department plays a crucial role in maintaining Purdue's status as a place of unrivaled pride, supporting both our academic and research missions

Career StreamManagement 2Pay Band S065Job Code# 20003283Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: Take action now and become part of Purdue's story of excellence in research, education, and sustainable campus management. Apply today to join our team and help shape the future of our university's landscape.